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Polar OppositesDesigned by Natalie Crabtree

Featuring The Opposite by Marcia Dersesize: 60” x 60”

windhamfabrics.com06.01.19

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KEY FABRIC SKU YD CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

A 35370S-1 Optic Whitewindham solids ¾

(5) 3½” x WOF strips. __Subcut (52) 3½” squares for Block A; draw a line from __corner to corner on the wrong side of each square. __(8) 3” squares for Block A.(3) 2½” x WOF strips. __Subcut (36) 2½” squares; draw a line from corner to __corner on the wrong side of each square for Block B.

B 37098-3 Smokepalette 1⅜

(4) 11” x WOF strips. __Subcut (10) 11” squares; cut the squares once __diagonally to create (22) HST.

C 51067-2 Darkincludes binding 1⅜

(7) 2¼” x WOF strips for binding. (1) 15½” square for Block A. (2) 3½” x WOF strip. __Subcut (13) 3½” squares for Block A.(1) 4¼” x WOF strip. __Subcut (5) 4¼” squares; cut (2) of the squares once __diagonally to create (4) HST for Block D. (1 HST will be unused).

D 51067-1 Light ⅞

(1) 15½” square for Block A.(2) 3½” x WOF strips. __Subcut (13) 3½” squares for Block A.(1) 4¼” x WOF strip. __Subcut (5) 4¼” squares; cut (2) of the squares once __diagonally to create (4) HST for Block D. (1 HST will be unused).

E 51069-1 Light ½

(1) 7½” x WOF strip. __Subcut (1) 7½” square; cut square once diagonally to __create (2) HST for Block B.(1) 6” x WOF strip. __Subcut (4) 6” squares; cut (2) squares once diagonally __to create (4) HST for Block C. On the remaining (2) __squares, draw a line from corner to corner on the __wrong side of each square for Block C.(1) 2½” x WOF strip. __Subcut (11) 2½” squares; cut (2) of the squares once __diagonally to create (4) HST for Block B.

Cutting Notes: Mark and store your cutting pieces according to the block they have been assigned to, as this will make it much easier when you start piecing. Be sure to read the entire pattern before you begin.

WOF = Width of Fabric HST = Half Square Triangle

Default Pattern is Dark Version: To create the Light version of pattern, move Fabric B cutting instructions under Fabric A and increase Fabric A yardage to a total of 2⅛ yards. Fabric B will not be used in the Light version of the pattern.

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F 51068-2 Dark ½


G 37098-24 Pinkpalette

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H 37098-16 Cherrypalette

½


I 37098-28 Dark Tealpalette

½


WOF = Width of Fabric

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J 37098-40 Chartreusepalette

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Backing 4⅛

68” x 68” piece of batting.

WOF = Width of Fabric HST = Half Square Triangle RST = Right Sides Together

Piecing Instructions

Designer Note: Blocks A – D feature (4) colorways each. Piecing Instructions are given for one colorway first to establish piecing methods, additional steps are listed to provide (3) additional colorways.

Block A

1. Create HST units by pairing (1) 3½” Fabric A square with a drawn diagonal line with (1) 3½” Fabric C square, RST.

2. Sew ¼” away from the drawn diagonal line on both sides. Use a rotary cutter to cut both squares in half on the drawn diagonal line creating (2) HST.

3. Repeat (13) times to create (26) HST units using Fabrics A and C. Trim all HST units to 3” unfinished.

4. Repeat the HST assembly process using the following fabric combinations:

4a. Create (26) HST using 3½” squares from Fabrics A and D.

4b. Create (26) HST using 3½” squares from Fabrics A and G.

4c. Create (26) HST using 3½” squares from Fabrics A and J.

5. Trim all HST created in Step 4 to measure 3” unfinished.

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WOF = Width of Fabric HST = Half Square Triangle RST = Right Sides Together

6. Using the diagrams for accurate HST orientation, sew (6) HST units using Fabrics A and C together. Repeat to create (2) HST strip units. HST strip units should measure 15½” unfinished.

7. Repeat the assembly process used in Step 6 to create HST strip units for the following colorways:

7a. Create (2) HST strip units with (6) HST using Fabrics A and D.

7b. Create (2) HST strip units with (6) HST using Fabrics A and G.

7c. Create (2) HST strip units with (6) HST using Fabrics A and J.

8. Using the diagrams for accurate HST orientation, sew (7) HST units using Fabrics A and C together. Sew (1) 3” Fabric A square to the end of the strip as shown. Repeat twice to create (2) HST strip units. Press the outermost HST and Fabric A square toward Fabric A. HST strip units should measure 20½” unfinished.

9. Repeat the assembly process used in Step 8 to create HST strip units for the following colorways:

9a. Create (2) HST strip units with (7) HST using Fabrics A and D and (1) 3” Fabric A square.

9b. Create (2) HST strip units with (7) HST using Fabrics A and G and (1) 3” Fabric A square.

9c. Create (2) HST strip units with (7) HST using Fabrics A and J and (1) 3” Fabric A square.

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HST = Half Square Triangle RST = Right Sides Together

10. Begin Block A assembly by pairing the colorways together.

11. Sew HST strip units created in Steps 6-7 to the sides of (1) 15½” square. (See diagrams for colorway instructions.) Press seams toward the 15½” square.

12. Sew HST strip units created in Steps 8-9 to the top/bottom of the 15½” square.

13. Repeat to create (1) Block for each colorway using diagrams for accurate fabric placement. All Block A should measure 20½” unfinished.

Block B

14. Using HST piecing methods described in Block A instructions, create HST units using the following combinations.

14a. Create (18) HST using (9) 2½” Fabric A squares with a drawn diagonal line and (9) 2½” Fabric H squares.

14b. Create (18) HST using (9) 2½” Fabric A squares with a drawn diagonal line and (9) 2½” Fabric F squares.

14c. Create (18) HST using (9) 2½” Fabric A squares with a drawn diagonal line and (9) 2½” Fabric E squares.

14d. Create (18) HST using (9) 2½” Fabric A squares with a drawn diagonal line and (9) 2½” Fabric I squares.

15. HST units should measure 2⅛” unfinished.

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16. Using (9) HST units using 2½” Fabrics A and H, (2) 2½” Fabric H HST and (1) 7½” Fabric E HST create half of Block B as shown in the diagram. Repeat to create (2) Block B halves using this fabric combination.

17. Repeat the assembly process used in Step 16 to create (3) additional colorways for Block B using the following fabric combinations.

17a. Use (9) HST units using Fabrics A and F, (2) 2½” Fabric F HST and (1) 7½” Fabric I HST create half of Block B as shown in the diagrams below. Repeat to create (2) Block B halves using Fabrics A, F and I.

17b. Use (9) HST units using Fabrics A and E, (2) 2½” Fabric E HST and (1) 7½” Fabric H HST create half of Block B as shown in the diagrams below. Repeat to create (2) Block B halves using Fabrics A, E and H.

17c. Use (9) HST units using Fabrics A and I, (2) 2½” Fabric I HST and (1) 7½” Fabric F HST create half of Block B as shown in the diagrams below. Repeat to create (2) Block B halves using Fabrics A, I and F.

18. Sew the longest edge of (1) 11” Fabric B HST to the longest edge of the units completed in Step 17, RST. There should be a total of (2) blocks per colorway totaling (8) Block B.

19. Trim all Block B to 10½” unfinished.

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Block C


20a. Create (4) HST using (2) 6” Fabric F squares and (2) 6” Fabric I squares with a drawn diagonal line.

20b. Create (4) HST using (2) 6” Fabric E squares and (2) 6” Fabric H squares with a drawn diagonal line.

21. Trim all HST units to 5½” unfinished.

22. Begin assembling Block C in (4) colorways using the following fabric combinations.

22a. (1) HST unit using Fabrics F and I and (2) 6” Fabric F HST. Repeat to create (2) halves of Block C as shown in the diagrams.

22b. (1) HST unit using Fabrics F and I and (2) 6” Fabric I HST. Repeat to create (2) halves of Block C as shown in the diagrams.

22c. (1) HST unit using Fabrics E and H and (2) 6” Fabric E HST. Repeat to create (2) halves of Block C as shown in the diagrams.

22d. (1) HST unit using Fabrics E and H and (2) 6” Fabric H HST. Repeat to create (2) halves of Block C as shown in the diagrams.

23. Sew the longest edge of (1) 11” Fabric B HST to the longest edge of the units completed in Step 22, RST. There should be a total of (2) blocks per colorway totaling (8) Block C.

24. Trim all Block C to 10½” unfinished.

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Block D


25a. Create (6) HST using (3) 4¼” Fabric C squares and (3) 4¼” Fabric J squares with a drawn diagonal line.

25b. Create (6) HST using (3) 4¼” Fabric D squares and (3) 4¼” Fabric G squares with a drawn diagonal line.

26. Trim all HST units to 3¾” unfinished.

27. Begin assembling Block D in (4) colorways using the following fabric combinations.

27a. (3) HST units using Fabrics C and J and (3) 4¼” Fabric C HST to create (1) half of Block D as shown in the diagrams.

27b. (3) HST unit using Fabrics C and J and (3) 4¼” Fabric J HST to create (1) half of Block D as shown in the diagrams.

27c. (3) HST unit using Fabrics D and G and (3) 4¼” Fabric D HST to create (1) half of Block D as shown in the diagrams.

27d. (3) HST unit using Fabrics D and G and (3) 4¼” Fabric G HST to create (1) half of Block D as shown in the diagrams.

28. Sew the longest edge of (1) 11” Fabric B HST to the longest edge of the units completed in Step 27, RST. There should be a total of (1) block per colorway totaling (4) Block D.

29. Trim all Block D to 10½” unfinished.

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Quilt Assembly

Designer Note: The quilt top is assembled in (4) sections. Follow diagrams for accurate block and fabric placement.

30. Complete Section 1 using the diagrams shown for Section 1. Arrows shown in the diagrams indicate which direction to press seams.


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34. Complete the quilt top by sewing together Sections 1-4 as shown in the diagram. Section 1 should create the top left quadrant. Section 2 should create the top right quadrant. Section 3 should create the bottom left quadrant. Section 4 should create the bottom right quadrant. Sections 1 and 4 should be opposites using different combinations of the same fabrics. Sections 2 and 3 should be opposites using different combinations of the same fabrics.

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Finishing

35. With the backing fabric laying taut, place batting and then quilt top to form quilt sandwich.

36. Baste sandwich. Quilt as desired.

37. Bind with Fabric C to finish quilt.

QUILT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

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